Bollywood celebs offer condolences to Sridevi's family
Mumbai
February 26, 2017
Bollywood personalities like Karan Johar, Tabu, Saroj
Khan and Madhuri Dixit-Nene gathered at actor-producer Anil Kapoor's residence
here on Monday to offer condolences to the family of actress Sridevi, who
breathed her last on Saturday.
Amidst tight security, paparazzi and fans,
veteran actress Sarika was among the ones to arrive early with her daughters
Shruti and Akshara Haasan. Their father and actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan
is expected to meet the Kapoors soon.
Right after the news of her sudden
demise got viral on Sunday, Kamal, her co-star from "Sadma", tweeted: "Have
witnessed Sridevi's life from an adolescent teenager to the magnificent lady she
became. Her stardom was well deserved. Many happy moments with her flash through
my mind including the last time I met her. Sadma's lullaby haunts me now. We'll
miss her."
While Sarika and her daughters, actress Jaya Prada and
director-writer Shashank Khaitan chose white outfits, some donned black to
express grief.
Karan turned up in a grey sweatshirt and black ripped
jeans with white sneakers. Choreographer Saroj Khan who had worked with Sridevi
in films like "Judaai", "Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja" and "Lamhe", walked in in
a black and white suit.
Madhuri also arrived at the venue in a black,
white and blue outfit surrounded by guards who made way for her.
Ace
designer Manish Malhotra was also one of the celebrities who seemed to be
greatly affected by Sridevi's death.
"Sridevi and I first met in 1990
when she was already a superstar and I was beginning my career. Working with an
icon I always called 'Ma'am' was a turning point in my career, as it was the
beginning of many associations and a longstanding friendship beyond work,"
Manish said in a statement.
Manish dressed the actress a number of times
in his creations.
He added: "We have seen each other grow professionally
and personally -- it was amazing to see the roles she blossomed into, her
passion for painting, and the doting wife and mother she was. I met Sridevi very
recently in Dubai and we just had so much to share."
Actress Ameesha
Patel, choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan, producer Ritesh Sidhwani, actor
Venkatesh Daggubati wore black tops and blue jeans. Actress Tabu had her hair
tied in a bun and sported a black and beige suit.
Actor-filmmaker Farhan
Akhtar also showed up in black fitted T-shirt, shades, head band and bottoms.
Veteran actor M. Nassar was also seen entering Anil's residence to pay
tribute to the late actress, where even politician Amar Singh was spotted.
A Dubai Police forensic report stated that the 54-year-old had passed away
due to accidental drowning in the bathtub in her hotel room in Dubai.
According to reports, her body will be flown to Mumbai later on Monday.
Mumbai
February 26, 2017
Bollywood personalities like Karan Johar, Tabu, Saroj
Khan and Madhuri Dixit-Nene gathered at actor-producer Anil Kapoor's residence
here on Monday to offer condolences to the family of actress Sridevi, who
breathed her last on Saturday.
Amidst tight security, paparazzi and fans,
veteran actress Sarika was among the ones to arrive early with her daughters
Shruti and Akshara Haasan. Their father and actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan
is expected to meet the Kapoors soon.
Right after the news of her sudden
demise got viral on Sunday, Kamal, her co-star from "Sadma", tweeted: "Have
witnessed Sridevi's life from an adolescent teenager to the magnificent lady she
became. Her stardom was well deserved. Many happy moments with her flash through
my mind including the last time I met her. Sadma's lullaby haunts me now. We'll
miss her."
While Sarika and her daughters, actress Jaya Prada and
director-writer Shashank Khaitan chose white outfits, some donned black to
express grief.
Karan turned up in a grey sweatshirt and black ripped
jeans with white sneakers. Choreographer Saroj Khan who had worked with Sridevi
in films like "Judaai", "Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja" and "Lamhe", walked in in
a black and white suit.
Madhuri also arrived at the venue in a black,
white and blue outfit surrounded by guards who made way for her.
Ace
designer Manish Malhotra was also one of the celebrities who seemed to be
greatly affected by Sridevi's death.
"Sridevi and I first met in 1990
when she was already a superstar and I was beginning my career. Working with an
icon I always called 'Ma'am' was a turning point in my career, as it was the
beginning of many associations and a longstanding friendship beyond work,"
Manish said in a statement.
Manish dressed the actress a number of times
in his creations.
He added: "We have seen each other grow professionally
and personally -- it was amazing to see the roles she blossomed into, her
passion for painting, and the doting wife and mother she was. I met Sridevi very
recently in Dubai and we just had so much to share."
Actress Ameesha
Patel, choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan, producer Ritesh Sidhwani, actor
Venkatesh Daggubati wore black tops and blue jeans. Actress Tabu had her hair
tied in a bun and sported a black and beige suit.
Actor-filmmaker Farhan
Akhtar also showed up in black fitted T-shirt, shades, head band and bottoms.
Veteran actor M. Nassar was also seen entering Anil's residence to pay
tribute to the late actress, where even politician Amar Singh was spotted.
A Dubai Police forensic report stated that the 54-year-old had passed away
due to accidental drowning in the bathtub in her hotel room in Dubai.
According to reports, her body will be flown to Mumbai later on Monday.
Tags: SrideviKaran JoharTabuMadhuri DixitAnil KapoorShruti HaasanKamal HaasanFarah KhanRitesh SidhwaniFarhan Akhtar